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NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Science - Physical and Chemical Changes

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Q1. Classify the changes involved in the following processes as physical or chemical changes:
(a) Photosynthesis
Ans: Chemical change

(b) Dissolving sugar in water
Ans: Physical change

(c) Burning of coal
Ans: Chemical change

(d) Melting of wax
Ans: Physical change

(e) Beating aluminium to make aluminium foil
Ans: Physical change

(f) Digestion of food
Ans: Chemical change


Q2. State whether the following statements are true or false. In case a statement is false, write the corrected statement in your notebook.
(a) Cutting a log of wood into pieces is a chemical change. (True/False)
Ans: False

(b) Formation of manure from leaves is a physical change. (True/False)
Ans: False

(c) Iron pipes coated with zinc do not get rusted easily. (True/False)
Ans: True

(d) Iron and rust are the same substances. (True/False)
Ans: False

(e) Condensation of steam is not a chemical change. (True/False)
Ans: True

 

Q3. Fill in the blanks in the following statements:
(a) When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water, it turns milky due to the formation of _________.
Ans: Calcium carbonate.

(b) The chemical name of baking soda is _________.
Ans: Sodium hydrogen carbonate.

(c) Two methods by which rusting of iron can be prevented are _________ and _________.
Ans: Polishing, Galvanisation.

(d) Changes in which only _________ properties of a substance change are called physical changes.
Ans: Physical

(e) Changes in which new substances are formed are called _________ changes.
Ans: Chemical

Q4. When baking soda is mixed with lemon juice, bubbles are formed with the evolution of a gas. What type of change is it? Explain.
Ans: When baking soda is mixed with lemon juice, bubbles form because of the evolution of carbon dioxide gas. This is a chemical change because, in this reaction, new substances are formed.
Lemon juice + Baking soda → Carbon dioxide + other substances

 

Q5. When a candle burns, both physical and chemical changes take place. Identify these changes. Give another example of a familiar process in which both the chemical and physical changes take place.
Ans: In the burning of a candle, some of the wax melts, which is a physical change, while most of the wax burns, which is a chemical change.
In the burning of wood, water present in wood changes into a vapour; this is a physical change, while burning of wood is a chemical change.

 

Q6. How would you show that the setting of curd is a chemical change?
Ans: In the setting of curd, milk changes into a new substance, curd. This is an irreversible process that means milk cannot be retrieved from curd. The process of curd setting does involve chemical changes due to fermentation.

 

Q7. Explain why burning wood and cutting it into small pieces are considered two different types of changes.
Ans: In the burning of wood, new substances are formed and hence, there is a chemical change. While cutting the wood into small pieces no new substance is formed, thus it is a physical change.
Hence, burning wood and cutting it into small pieces are considered two different types of changes.

 

Q8. Describe how crystals of copper sulphate are prepared.
Ans: Process:

  • Water is taken in a beaker.
  • A few drops of sulphuric acid are added to the water.
  • Water is let to boil.
  • When water starts boiling, copper sulphate powder is added to the water with continuous stirring of the solution.
  • When copper sulphate starts to be deposited into the bottom of the beaker, the solution is filtered and left for cooling.
  • After cooling, the crystals of copper sulphate is prepared.


Q9. Explain how painting of an iron gate prevents it from rusting.
Ans: Iron gets rusted because of a reaction with oxygen present in moist air. By painting an iron gate, iron is prevented from coming into contact with oxygen present in moist air, which prevents it from getting rusted.

 

Q10. Explain why rusting of iron objects is faster in coastal areas than in deserts.
Ans: Iron gets rusted because of a reaction with oxygen present in moist air. In coastal areas, air contains more moisture because of the sea or ocean, while in deserts, air is dry and hot. Thus, because of getting more moist air, iron objects get rusted faster in coastal areas than in deserts.

 

Q11. The gas we use in the kitchen is called liquified petroleum gas (LPG). In the cylinder it exist as a liquid. When it comes out from the cylinder it becomes a gas (Change – A) then it burns (Change – B). The following statements pertain to these changes. Choose the correct one.
(i) Process – A is a chemical change.
(ii) Process – B is a chemical change.
(iii) Both processes A and B are chemical changes.
(iv) None of these processes is a chemical change.
Ans: (ii) Process – B is a chemical change.


Q12. Anaerobic bacteria digest animal waste and produce biogas (Change – A). The biogas is then burnt as fuel (Change – B). The following statements pertain to these changes. Choose the correct one.
(i) Process – A is a chemical change.
(ii) Process – B is a chemical change.
(iii) Both processes A and B are chemical changes.
(iv) None of these processes is a chemical change.
Ans: (iii) Both processes A and B are chemical changes.

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1. What are the main differences between physical changes and chemical changes?
Ans.Physical changes are changes that affect one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition. Examples include changes in state (like melting or freezing) and changes in shape or size. Chemical changes, on the other hand, involve a transformation that alters the chemical composition of a substance, resulting in the formation of new substances. Examples include rusting of iron and burning of wood.
2. Can you provide examples of physical changes and chemical changes?
Ans.Examples of physical changes include ice melting into water, dissolving sugar in water, and breaking a glass. Examples of chemical changes include iron reacting with oxygen to form rust, vinegar reacting with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide, and cooking an egg.
3. How can we identify a chemical change?
Ans. A chemical change can be identified through several indicators, such as the production of gas (bubbles), a change in color, the formation of a precipitate (solid), or a change in temperature. These signs indicate that a new substance has been formed as a result of the reaction.
4. Are physical changes reversible?
Ans.Many physical changes are reversible, meaning that the original substance can be recovered. For example, water can freeze into ice and then melt back into water. However, some physical changes may be irreversible, like breaking a glass. In contrast, chemical changes are often irreversible, as new substances with different properties are formed.
5. Why is it important to understand physical and chemical changes in everyday life?
Ans.Understanding physical and chemical changes is important because it helps us make informed decisions in daily activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and managing materials. It also aids in safety precautions, for example, knowing that mixing certain chemicals can result in dangerous reactions, and it enhances our comprehension of natural processes occurring around us.
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